The Protistor® 17×49 gR fuse-link delivers fast, reliable protection for high-voltage electrical circuits up to 690VAC. Rated at 90A with a breaking capacity of 200 kA, it meets BS88 and IEC standards.
SKU:K220970Alt SKU:BS17GB69V90MPN:K220970
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Why Choose the Mersen K220970 High-Speed Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen K220970 (BS17GB69V90) is a Protistor® British Standard high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to provide ultra-fast protection for sensitive power electronic equipment. It features a 90 A current rating, 690 VAC IEC voltage rating and 17 × 49 mm fuse size, making it suitable for demanding industrial semiconductor protection applications.
Manufactured by Mersen, this gR class semiconductor fuse is engineered to protect power semiconductors against both overload and short-circuit faults. Its high breaking capacity and low let-through energy help minimise damage to expensive semiconductor devices while improving system reliability.
The K220970 complies with IEC 60269-1 and IEC 60269-4 requirements for semiconductor protection and is suitable for use in variable speed drives, UPS systems, inverters, rectifiers and other industrial power conversion equipment.
Protects sensitive power semiconductor devices against overloads and short circuits.
Key Features
Manufacturer: Mersen
Manufacturer Part Number: K220970
Catalogue Number: BS17GB69V90
Series: Protistor® BS88-4
Fuse Class: gR high-speed semiconductor fuse
Current Rating: 90 A
Rated Voltage (IEC): 690 VAC
Rated Voltage (UL): 700 VAC AC / 600 VDC
Fuse Size: 17 × 49 mm
Mounting: Bolted with L-bracket terminals
Typical Applications
Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Variable speed drives (VSDs).
Industrial inverters.
Power converters.
Rectifiers.
UPS systems.
Soft starters.
DC drive systems.
Industrial power supplies.
Protection of IGBT, SCR, thyristor and diode assemblies.
Technical Specifications
Item number
K220970
Catalogue No
BS17GB69V90
Description
British Standard fuse-link Protistor® 17x49 gR 690VAC IEC 90A
EAN/UPC Code
3605340248685
Rated voltage AC UL
700 V
Rated voltage DC UL
600 V
Rated voltage AC IEC
690 V
Ampere Rating
90 A
AC or DC
AC
Fuse Size
17x49
Mounting
Bolted
Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage
5300 A²s
Melting I2t
840 A²s
AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity
I1: 200 kA
Design Details
gRB
Connection/Terminal Material
Copper
Connection/Terminal Type
L Brackets
Product Diameter
18.5 mm
Product Length
77.2 mm
Sell Pack Quantity
10 EA
Sell Pack Weight
0.39 kg
Sell Pack Width
100 mm
Sell Pack Length
195 mm
Sell Pack Height
25 mm
Product group
Semiconductor Protection Fuses
Body/Insulating Material
Ceramic
Product Weight
0.039 kg
Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value
20 W
HS Code
85361090
Country of Manufacture
India
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen K220970 used for?
The Mersen K220970 is a Protistor® high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to protect power semiconductor devices in industrial power electronic equipment.
What is the current rating?
The K220970 has a rated current of 90 A.
What voltage is the fuse rated for?
The fuse is rated at 690 VAC IEC, 700 VAC UL and 600 VDC UL.
What fuse class is the K220970?
This is a gR class high-speed semiconductor fuse providing full-range semiconductor protection.
Which applications is it suitable for?
Typical applications include variable speed drives, UPS systems, inverters, rectifiers, converters and other equipment containing sensitive semiconductor devices.
Trusted Semiconductor Protection
Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuses are trusted worldwide for delivering exceptionally fast fault clearing, high breaking capacity and reliable protection for modern power electronic systems.
Item number
K220970
Catalogue No
BS17GB69V90
Description
British Standard fuse-link Protistor® 17x49 gR 690VAC IEC 90A
EAN/UPC Code
3605340248685
Rated voltage AC UL
700 V
Rated voltage DC UL
600 V
Rated voltage AC IEC
690 V
Ampere Rating
90 A
AC or DC
AC
Fuse Size
17x49
Mounting
Bolted
Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage
5300 A²s
Melting I2t
840 A²s
AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity
I1: 200 kA
Design Details
gRB
Connection/Terminal Material
Copper
Connection/Terminal Type
L Brackets
Product Diameter
18.5 mm
Product Length
77.2 mm
Sell Pack Quantity
10 EA
Sell Pack Weight
0.39 kg
Sell Pack Width
100 mm
Sell Pack Length
195 mm
Sell Pack Height
25 mm
Product group
Semiconductor Protection Fuses
Body/Insulating Material
Ceramic
Product Weight
0.039 kg
Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value
20 W
HS Code
85361090
Country of Manufacture
India
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